Warm sea in May
Warm sea in May: based on historical climate data, Phu Quoc, Langkawi and Penang rank highest in May. Phu Quoc stands out for: pleasant 30 °c by day. They top this particular ranking, but their overall travel score is only moderate, so check the monthly details before deciding.
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Phu QuocPhu Quoc
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 24 rainy days (est.) 31 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 31 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 24 rainy days
LangkawiLangkawi
MalaysiaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 26 rainy days (est.) 31 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 31 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 26 rainy days
PenangPenang
MalaysiaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 25 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 25 rainy days
Koh SamuiKoh Samui
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 26 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 26 rainy days
KrabiKrabi
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 26 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 26 rainy days
Ko Phi PhiKo Phi Phi
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 27 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 27 rainy days
SingaporeSingapore
SingaporeClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 25 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 25 rainy days
Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu
MalaysiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 21 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 21 rainy days
OmanOman
OmanClimate score
Average high: 39 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 30 °C sea
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Very hot at around 39 °C
PhuketPhuket
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 28 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 28 rainy days
PalawanPalawan
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 23 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 23 rainy days
KeralaKerala
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 21 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 21 rainy days
MumbaiMumbai
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 38 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Little rain (about 4 rainy days)
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Very hot at around 38 °C
GoaGoa
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 32 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Hot at around 32 °C
BoracayBoracay
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 20 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 20 rainy days
MaldivesMaldives
MaldivesClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 24 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 24 rainy days
PondicherryPondicherry
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 33 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Hot at around 33 °C
CebuCebu
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 18 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Hot at around 31 °C
SiargaoSiargao
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 25 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 25 rainy days
Nosy BeNosy Be
MadagascarClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 7 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
Labuan BajoLabuan Bajo
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
SeychellesSeychelles
SeychellesClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 17 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 17 rainy days
Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri LankaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 26 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 26 rainy days
Costa RicaCosta Rica
Costa RicaClimate score
Average high: 33 °C 20 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Hot at around 33 °C
GalleGalle
Sri LankaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 27 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 27 rainy days
SalalahSalalah
OmanClimate score
Average high: 32 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Very dry, about 2 rainy days
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Hot at around 32 °C
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
United Arab EmiratesClimate score
Average high: 35 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Very hot at around 35 °C
LombokLombok
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
Nha TrangNha Trang
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 21 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 21 rainy days
CartagenaCartagena
ColombiaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 21 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 21 rainy days
DubaiDubai
United Arab EmiratesClimate score
Average high: 35 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Very hot at around 35 °C
DarwinDarwin
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Little rain (about 4 rainy days)
FortalezaFortaleza
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 22 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 22 rainy days
Nusa PenidaNusa Penida
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 12 rainy days
Panama CityPanama City
PanamaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 24 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 24 rainy days
Ambergris CayeAmbergris Caye
BelizeClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
Bora BoraBora Bora
French PolynesiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
RoatánRoatán
HondurasClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
JamaicaJamaica
JamaicaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 20 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 20 rainy days
San Andrés
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ColombiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 22 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 22 rainy days
RecifeRecife
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 24 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 24 rainy days
TulumTulum
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Hot at around 31 °C
BaliBali
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 13 rainy days
Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
ZanzibarZanzibar
TanzaniaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 20 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 20 rainy days
Diani BeachDiani Beach
KenyaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 22 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 22 rainy days
MombasaMombasa
KenyaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 23 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 23 rainy days
WatamuWatamu
KenyaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 22 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 22 rainy days
CancúnCancún
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
DohaDoha
QatarClimate score
Average high: 39 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Very hot at around 39 °C
St. LuciaSt. Lucia
Saint LuciaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
BarbadosBarbados
BarbadosClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
GrenadaGrenada
GrenadaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 16 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 16 rainy days
GuadeloupeGuadeloupe
GuadeloupeClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 16 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 16 rainy days
Da NangDa Nang
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Hot at around 31 °C
Hoi AnHoi An
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Hot at around 31 °C
Santa MartaSanta Marta
ColombiaClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 16 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 16 rainy days
Salvador da BahiaSalvador da Bahia
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 21 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 21 rainy days
AntiguaAntigua
Antigua and BarbudaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 16 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 16 rainy days
BonaireBonaire
BonaireClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Little rain (about 6 rainy days)
CuraçaoCuraçao
CuraçaoClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Very dry, about 3 rainy days
Punta CanaPunta Cana
Dominican RepublicClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
San JuanSan Juan
Puerto RicoClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 23 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 23 rainy days
FijiFiji
FijiClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 18 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 18 rainy days
VaraderoVaradero
CubaClimate score
Average high: 32 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Hot at around 32 °C
ArubaAruba
ArubaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Little rain (about 5 rainy days)
MiamiMiami
USAClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 16 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 16 rainy days
Turks and CaicosTurks and Caicos
Turks and CaicosClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 13 rainy days
Key WestKey West
USAClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
MauritiusMauritius
MauritiusClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
RéunionRéunion
RéunionClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Mild 23 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
NassauNassau
BahamasClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
RarotongaRarotonga
Cook IslandsClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 17 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 17 rainy days
Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 33 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Very dry, about 2 rainy days
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Hot at around 33 °C
Hong KongHong Kong
Hong KongClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 19 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 19 rainy days
CairnsCairns
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 16 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 24 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 16 rainy days
MazatlánMazatlán
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 34 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 26 °C sea
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Hot at around 34 °C
KonaKona
USAClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 25 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 13 rainy days
Marsa AlamMarsa Alam
EgyptClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
- Warm sea at 25 °C
- Hot at around 31 °C
Sharm el-SheikhSharm el-Sheikh
EgyptClimate score
Average high: 34 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
- Warm sea at 25 °C
- Hot at around 34 °C
HonoluluHonolulu
USAClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 9 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
GalapagosGalapagos
EcuadorClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Little rain (about 4 rainy days)
NouméaNouméa
New CaledoniaClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 24 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
MauiMaui
USAClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 24 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
OkinawaOkinawa
JapanClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 19 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 25 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 19 rainy days
HurghadaHurghada
EgyptClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
Gold CoastGold Coast
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Mild 22 °C by day
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
BúziosBúzios
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
DurbanDurban
South AfricaClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Mild 23 °C by day
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Pleasant 25 °C by day
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
AqabaAqaba
JordanClimate score
Average high: 32 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
- Hot at around 32 °C
SavannahSavannah
USAClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
Los CabosLos Cabos
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
Frequently asked questions
Among these destinations, which has the highest average daily high in May?
Oman and Doha are tied at the top with a average daily high of around 39 °C.
Among these destinations, where does it rain least in May?
Marsa Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and Abu Dhabi are tied for driest at about 0 rainy days.
Among these destinations, where is the sea warmest in May?
The sea is around 31 °C at Phu Quoc and Langkawi.
How is this ranking ordered?
This list is sorted by the warmest sea temperature for the selected month. The badge on each card shows the separate overall travel-climate score, which does not set the order. Figures combine historical climate data and estimates, not a weather forecast.